Home
> Black Lives Matter
Black Lives Matter
England fans singing 'Swing Low' under review due to slavery links
The recent BLM protests, have led many British organisations to examine their historic links to slavery.
Rayshard Brooks shooting: Atlanta police officer Garrett Rolfe charged with murder
Atlanta District Attorney Paul Howard says Officer Garrett Rolfe had no justification for his actions.
Trump signs order pushing to reduce US police violence
The president has limited power over policing, which is run mostly at a state and local level.
Macron rejects tearing down statues in France
Macron said the country would not obscure elements of its history.
Marcelo takes knee as Madrid return with win over Eibar
Madrid's win means they reduce the gap behind league leaders Barcelona back to two points.
Boris Johnson announces body to probe inequality amid race protests
There have been Black Lives Matter demonstrations in cities across the United Kingdom since the police killing of George Floyd.
LA Lakers Danny Green, LeBron James don't think NBA restart a 'distraction'
Some players think resuming the season takes the spotlight away from "Black Lives Matter."
Premier League teams to print 'Black Lives Matter' on players' kits
Racism is also an ongoing issue in football.
NBA star Kyrie Irving calls on players to boycott 2019-20 season
Irving and some other players want to boycott the season as a form of protest.
NASCAR banning Confederate flag from events
The flag's association with white supremacists prompted NASCAR chiefs to describe the flag as an "offensive and divisive" symbol.
'Joe Biden is not a black saviour,' says Rose McGowan
The actress and activist previously took to social media to extend her support to the anti-racism protests.
George Floyd's brother implores US Congress to act on police reform
Floyd, who wore an anti-virus mask bearing an image of his brother, fought back tears as he implored lawmakers to 'listen to the call' for justice.
'Black Lives Matter' movement: Taylor Swift urges people to vote
Taylor Swift stressed the importance of voting in the fight against 'police brutality and racism'.
Meghan Markle's Black Lives Matter speech moved students to tears
Meghan Markle's Black Lives Matter speech to the class of 2020 was made without notes.
UK confronts colonial past with statue protests
Protesters sat with raised fists for nearly nine minutes in tribute to George Floyd, who died in police custody in Minnesota on May 25.
'Stranger Things' stars join protests for Black Lives Matter
"Stranger Things" cast members participate in protests across the country in solidarity with the Black Lives Matter movement.
'The Flash' star Hartley Sawyer fired for old 'racist, misogynist' tweets; Grant Gustin reacts
Hartley Sawyer's tweets from 2012 and 2014 surface on the internet, prompting his dismissal from the series.
Gunman drives vehicle into protesters before shooting a man
Police arrested a man who shot a protester and risked the lives of others.
Justice Smith comes out as queer, confirms relationship with Nicholas Ashe
Justice Smith took to his Instagram account on Friday to share a video from an anti-racism protest in New Orleans.
Michael B Jordan joins 'Black Lives Matter' protest in LA; demands diversity in Hollywood
Jordan called out the entertainment industry for not being active enough in addressing racial discrimination and prejudice at the workplace.
Prince's 62nd birthday: Estate releases his handwritten message of 'love for one another'
Late singer Prince was an advocate of 'black excellence' and promoted loving one another irrespective of colour and race.
Meghan Markle's BLM speech would be 'impossible' if she was part of British royal family
Former royal aide says the 'highly politicised' speech 'couldn't have happened' before her royal exit.
'Dear Class of 2020' graduation ceremony: Celebs reiterate 'Black Lives Matter'
YouTube held a virtual graduation ceremony titled 'Dear Class of 2020' on Sunday, headlined by Barack and Michelle Obama.
Minneapolis council votes to dismantle police as protests continue
The president is scheduled to host a roundtable with law enforcement on Monday.
BTS and Big Hit donate $1mn to Black Lives Matter movement
BTS and Big Hit became the first from the Korean-pop industry to make a public group and label donation after which several other have followed.
Meghan Markle, Prince Harry reportedly keep themselves updated about Black Lives Matter
Meghan spoke about George Floyd's death in a video message to the graduating class of Immaculate Heart High in Los Angeles, of which she is an alumnus.
NBA: Kevin Durant will not play for the rest of the season in support of Black Lives Matter
Durant will not play for the remainder of the season as a form of silent protest.
Australia moves to ban anti-racism protest citing virus
Civil rights protests shaking the United States have resonated with many in Australia.
'Where are you': Dwayne Johnson asks leadership amid Black Lives Matter protests
The former wrestler also addressed the section of people who advocate that 'black lives matter' should be replaced by 'all lives matter'.
'Arrow' star Stephen Amell responds to accusations of racism from Tee Franklin
Tee Franklin accused Stephen Amell of being racist for still hosting his podcast amid the Black Lives Matter movement.